Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Pediatrics Troy

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

•Department: Pediatric Clinic

•Schedule: M-F Day Shift | No Weekends or Holidays

•Starting Pay: 32.58+/hr. (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)

•Sign On Bonus: Available for external qualified candidates

•Location: Troy and Warrenton, MO

Position Overview:   We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Manager to join our Primary Care Health Home (PCHH) program. This state-funded initiative aims to support patients with Medicaid and specific health conditions, helping them avoid hospital and emergency department visits through close case management. The health conditions include diabetes (DM), behavioral health issues, obesity, asthma, and high blood pressure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Patient Support:   Manage a panel of up to 250 patients, primarily at the Troy and Warrenton GlennonCare primary care clinics.
• Communication:   Provide support through phone calls, refill management, specialist appointment scheduling, Epic messages, and face-to-face interactions during clinic appointments.
• Case Management:   Develop and implement personalized care plans to address patients' health needs and ensure they receive appropriate care.
• Coordination:   Collaborate with healthcare providers, specialists, and community resources to ensure comprehensive care for patients.
• Documentation:   Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the Epic system.

Qualifications:

• Education:   Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Experience:   Previous experience in case management, particularly with Medicaid patients and the specified health conditions, is preferred.
• Skills:   Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHR) systems, especially Epic, is a plus.
• Attributes:   Compassionate, patient-focused, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment:

• Location:   Primarily based at the Troy and Warrenton GlennonCare primary care clinics.
• Remote Work:   Opportunity to work from home after 3-6 months, contingent on maintaining good standing.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and have the necessary qualifications and experience, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Summary:

Provides services as a patient navigator throughout the continuum of care.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functions as a liaison for management staff, administration, physicians, managed care companies, community organizations, and other customers.
• Collaborates with physicians and advanced practice providers to ensure quality outcomes. Coordinates efforts for treatment and promotes quality improvement and educational efforts.
• Compiles data, tracks outcomes, and makes recommendations for process improvement.
• Provides referrals/support for follow-up care for patients who are uninsured or underinsured.
• Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in all patient encounters.
• Assists medical provider with processing of diagnostic results bringing significant values to the provider’s attention. Exhibits knowledge of tests and procedures and their significance as related to patient care.
• Recognizes the implementation of dosages, interactions, side effects, adverse effects, routes of administration of drugs as they apply to individual patients. Uses knowledge of medications in instructing patients about medication therapy.
• Establishes working relationships teaching protocols for patient education, family counseling and general public information.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

• Three years' registered nurse experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 

 
State of Work Location: Missouri

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

• Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• And
• Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
• Or
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

 

 

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

2062000010 PCHH Non Academic

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Remote work, Relocation package, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

Similar Jobs